Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

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1. 01Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
2. 02Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
3. 03Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
4. 04Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
5. 05Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
6. 06Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
7. 07Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
8. 08Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
9. 09Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
10. 10Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
11. 11Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
12. 12Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.

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